Denarius - Vespasian TR POT X COS VIIII

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year79
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#1066, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.1066
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, laureate, left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionRadiate figure, standing front on a rostral column, holding vertical spear in right hand and parazonium in left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTR POT X COS VIIII
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Consul Nonum. holder of tribunician power for the tenth time, consul for the ninth time.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (79)  - -
Catalog ID4742652880
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